Tips for Hiking with Chronic Back Pain

Four out of five Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives making it one of the most common physical health problems in the United States. Some causes of back pain are inevitable such as aging or genetics, but other causes can be avoided such as injury and strain. Luckily, there […]

This is How You Should Always Take a Break While You Hike

After a long day snowshoeing on a trail or making your way up a steep mountain side, your body tends to get tired. Often times, a lot of the pain and soreness happens at the beginning of the hike, which can prevent people from carrying on. It’s not until later that the muscles work up […]

The Potential Dangers of Snowshoeing and How to Be Safe

This past weekend, an elderly snowshoeing couple went missing in Nevada when a blizzard hit. They ended up lost in white-out conditions. Thankfully, they were rescued before things took a turn for the worse. They were able to dial 911 from the ski area and unlike many others who have found themselves in similar positions, […]

8 Ordinary Objects with Extraordinary Uses in the Backcountry

One of the most important things you should have on you for any trip in the backcountry is a first-aid kit. However, imagining every possible thing that could go wrong while on the trail and being prepared for those potential scenarios isn’t always realistic. But, what if you knew how to use ordinary objects in […]

Tips for Hiking with Chronic Back Pain

This is How You Should Always Take a Break While You Hike

The Potential Dangers of Snowshoeing and How to Be Safe

8 Ordinary Objects with Extraordinary Uses in the Backcountry

First Aid

Four out of five Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives making it one of the most common physical health problems in the United States. Some causes of back pain are inevitable such as aging or genetics, but other causes can be avoided such as injury and strain. Luckily, there […]

After a long day snowshoeing on a trail or making your way up a steep mountain side, your body tends to get tired. Often times, a lot of the pain and soreness happens at the beginning of the hike, which can prevent people from carrying on. It’s not until later that the muscles work up […]

This past weekend, an elderly snowshoeing couple went missing in Nevada when a blizzard hit. They ended up lost in white-out conditions. Thankfully, they were rescued before things took a turn for the worse. They were able to dial 911 from the ski area and unlike many others who have found themselves in similar positions, […]

One of the most important things you should have on you for any trip in the backcountry is a first-aid kit. However, imagining every possible thing that could go wrong while on the trail and being prepared for those potential scenarios isn’t always realistic. But, what if you knew how to use ordinary objects in […]

When it comes to being outdoors, there are a lot of things to remember in order for us to have a smooth experience. From keeping safe or finding your way when you’re lost, remembering how to prepare a campfire meal or being sure how to use the resources around you, it’s all a lot to keep […]

Hiking is always an exciting experience. But, like any experience in life, it’s not always easy. There are a lot of things that can happen along the trail that can really throw you off your mission, put a damper on your trip, or even postpone your hike altogether. However, one thing outdoorsy people tend to […]

Hiking in the winter backcountry, there are a lot of things you have to face. When the odds aren’t in your favor this time of year, you have to try to manage your surroundings as best as you can. Here are some tips on conquering the elements outdoors this season. Water When you’re out exploring […]

Each outdoor season has its own unique safety risks and winter hiking dangers might top the list. That’s why hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts need to do their very best to protect themselves. Whether the risk is extreme temperature, steep slopes, high altitude, avalanches, or wildlife, you can never really be too careful. That being said, there are […]

Ahh…fall. What a beautiful time of year to hike, huh? The colors outside look great, the weather is even better, and everything just feels nice and easy while you’re on the trail. That’s because it pretty much is! Hiking in fall is definitely not as risky as it is in summer or winter, that’s for sure. […]

This week, when veteran hiker William Lowe was hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he slipped and fell, dislocating his ankle and breaking it in three places. Thanks to the Cornell Outdoor Society who happened to be hiking in the area around the same time, Lowe was protected until help was able to come, […]

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